2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Jeep Compass

For drivers in Grand Island and Hastings looking for a new Jeep SUV, compare the Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass. You can find each of these vehicles available for sale at Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and they both have plenty of exciting features and performance specs. Let’s home in on exactly what sets these two capable Jeep SUVs apart so you can know exactly which one would be best suited for you and your lifestyle.

Compass vs. Cherokee: Pricing & Configurations

The 2019 Jeep Compass is available in seven trims, with its base-level Sport edition starting at just $21,845 MSRP. Other versions include the Latitude, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk®, and High Altitude.

As for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, it too is available in seven trims, including the Latitude, Latitude Plus, Altitude, Trailhawk®, Limited, High Altitude, and Overland. The base-level trim, the Jeep Cherokee Latitude, starts at $24,195 MSRP.

The standard drivetrain in both the Compass and Cherokee across their various trims is FWD, but 4×4 drivetrains are also available. These 4×4 systems are the lauded Jeep Active Drive I that’s paired with Cherokee models and the Selec-Terrain® system found in the Jeep Compass.

Compass vs. Cherokee: Towing & Engines

For drivers who expect to haul materials and even tow using their new Jeep SUV, here are some towing and engine details according to the Compass and Cherokee:

• With the 2019 Jeep Compass, you can tow up to 2,000 pounds if your model is equipped with a 4×4 drivetrain (FWD models are not recommended to tow). Only one engine is available for the Jeep Compass: a 2.4L I4 MultiAir® engine.
• As for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, drivers can tow up to a whopping maximum of 4,500 pounds, and there are three engines you can choose from. There’s the base-level 2.4L I4 MultiAir® engine, as well as a 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo engine and extra powerful 3.2L V6 24-Valve VVT engine.

Compass vs. Cherokee: Interior Features

For interior features, the Jeep Compass and Jeep Cherokee are stocked with plenty of high-tech and comfort features that will improve your driving in Holdrege. Standard in both models is a 7-inch display with Uconnect® 4, as well as integrated voice command with Bluetooth® capabilities and a Cluster 3.5-inch black/white driver info display. Below are some features unique to each model:

Jeep Compass:

• Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
• Two 12-Volt Power Outlets
• 1-Touch Up and Down Front Windows
• 115-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
• Rear Seat Heat Ducts

Jeep Cherokee:

• Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
• Three 12-Volt Power Outlets
• 1-Touch Up and Down for Front & Rear Windows
• Stop-Star Multiple VSM System (cuts fuel flow and shuts off the engine when at a full stop)
• Media Center Electronics Storage
• Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Display

Jeep Compass Trailhawk® vs. Cherokee Trailhawk®

Many drivers who come to us looking for either of these vehicles come specifically to see what the Trailhawk® trims have to offer. Here’s a brief look at what sets these trims apart from the rest:

• The Jeep Compass Trailhawk® starts at an MSRP of $29,195 and is equipped with a2.4L 180-hp I-4 engine.
• The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk® begins at $33,945 and features a choice between two spectacular engines: a 2.0L 270-hp I-4 engine or 3.2L 271-hp V6 engine.

Compare the Compass vs. Cherokee at Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Today!

Have you decided which Jeep vehicle would be better for you? You can always come to our Kearney showroom to get in-person experience with both models. Contact us if you have any questions and, while you’re here, discover more about the Jeep lineup including this in-depth look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s towing capabilities. Also, be sure to browse our entire inventory of new and used models.